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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,154.62, 12,233.90 and 2,532.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,154.62, 12,233.90 and 2,532.12 is: 3,798.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,154.62 : 12,233.90 = 2,532.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,154.62/12,233.90 = 2,532.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,154.62x = 12,233.90 × 2,532.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,154.62x = 30,977,702.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,977,702.87/8,154.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,798.79

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